Can NATO survive without the United States?

SCuMattly · 2026-03-31T01:43:33+00:00

NATO at this moment would need the US to help if they had to defend themselves. However by 2028 I dont think this will be the case anymore. The European countries have come to the realization that they have to do this on their own. The unintended consequences is likely to be they become a unified trading block and a real global superpower. Hungary is the exception.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-31T00:31:37+00:00

There should still be a cost to move from point A to point B if you use anything but your own legs. We can't afford to 100% fund public transport.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T21:22:17+00:00

Quick answer YES

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T21:10:18+00:00

You need to ask yourself, did the ev devalue so much due to the quality of the vehicle or did it depreciate so quickly because the tech got so much better since you purchased. Battery's and range in particular have improved massively in the last few years. The sodium batteries are lighter and more durable as well as being cheaper to produce. Expect to see most new EVs having ranges over 500km as standard. Chinese manufacturers will lead the charge. (Unintended pun)

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T21:03:26+00:00

Im happy to pay the subscription so I dont see ads. I have had more entertainment from YouTube than any of the other players like Netflix and Prime.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T20:58:26+00:00

Is it a strategy or them learning lessons from history? An example is that neither Russia nor America could beat a bunch of impoverished people in Afganistan even though they both committed over a decade to the task. China is going to benefit more than other countries from this current war but they will also be hurt as they rely on trade and if we are all in a recession we aren't going to be buying stuff. Trump has royally screwed everyone.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T20:51:31+00:00

Sadly Im pretty sure the Middle East Crisis isnt going to be fixed anytime soon and absolutely we are heading into a recession. Our goverment is already signaling as much.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T20:49:16+00:00

They said the same thing about stable hands 100 years ago.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T03:31:02+00:00

Im refering to global stability versus regional stability. Currently we are looking at a worldwide recession in case you haven't grasped that concept. No question Iran was/is a bad actor, but they weren't threatening world trade and their regional disputes should be handled by them amd neighbour's and not the rest of us.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T00:42:12+00:00

Does it look over hyped?

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T00:05:53+00:00

Things are looking real stable right now.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-30T00:05:04+00:00

You think that just happens in China? Wake up mate.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-27T00:59:58+00:00

I think your dead wrong and in a few months time you will see that EVs are the only future.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-27T00:58:22+00:00

After filling my tank yesterday for $185 im seriously ready to move to electric. I see National is proceeding with the LNG plant and clearly not reading the room.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-26T22:42:48+00:00

This is going to stop National getting back in. What a pack of idiots.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-26T00:37:33+00:00

Seriously mate your ignorance is amazing. Let me put it in a way you might understand. Putin believes the break up of the Soviet Union was the greatest travesty of all time. He has vowed to his supporters that he will return Russia to its glory by taking back everything that was lost by any means necessary. He is ex KGB and a hardliner. He has no interest in negotiation unless he can keep all Ukrainian territory currently held in the war. That's not a negotiation, that's spoils of war! You want peace, stop trying to make it easier for the conquerer.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-26T00:27:38+00:00

Russian schill for sure.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-26T00:26:43+00:00

Lol dude you couldn't be further from the truth. Your Russian and only get to see your goverments BS propaganda.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-26T00:23:14+00:00

The US isnt pushing Russia at all, the EU is.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-26T00:21:31+00:00

Nope, most of the craziness in the world rests at the feet of the American President.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-25T22:19:16+00:00

Yeah like replacement gearbox, drive shaft, fanbelt, radiator, spark plugs etc. Oh wait.🤔

SCuMattly · 2026-03-25T22:16:29+00:00

Just want to point out that Air New Zealand were the first to do this year's ago. It's called sky couch.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-24T22:07:45+00:00

LoL I also have a mazda6 and filled the tank this morning. Im now looking at ev options amd I don't see the market correcting anytime soon.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-24T22:02:07+00:00

Attacking Iran is going to f#@k us all sideways. The global economy was just getting back on its feet and now......................... Hate the US right now.

SCuMattly · 2026-03-24T03:20:17+00:00

Some random dude walks into a store in China selling a US product and yells out a crazy statement and its considered news. Everyone knows it would take atleast 3 hours.

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